NW Tune-Up

Trails, tunes & good summer vibes. Your favorite bike & music festival returns to Bellingham, WA. 🚲 🎸 🍻 July 10–12, 2026.

05/31/2026

If you’re into smooth, feel-good songwriting with a little throwback shine, Stephen Day is a must-add to your playlists. With warm vocals, honest songwriting and sounds that channel soul, indie pop and 70s rock, this Nashville artist has built a huge following with music that feels deeply personal yet playful, making him the kind of artist that will win you over fast.⁠
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If you’re a fan of Harry Styles, John Mayer or Leon Bridges, you’ll wanna show up early for Stephen Day.⁠
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| Friday, July 10 @ 5:50 |

05/30/2026

Beat the crowds, and don’t be the one scrambling for a place to crash.

Exclusive hotel deals for ticket holders are still live—but not for long.

Lock in your stay, keep it easy, and focus on what matters: riding, music and everything in between.

Visit our lodging page for more information: https://nwtuneup.com/travel/lodging

05/29/2026

Hailing from Seattle, Thunderpussy is an all-female rock 'n' roll powerhouse and they don't just bring the thunder, they are the storm. Since 2014, Molly Sides, Whitney Petty, Leah Julius, and Michelle Nuño have built a reputation for sweat-drenched, high-voltage shows that hit fast, loud, and a little dangerous. Channeling the spirit of Led Zeppelin and Heart, they serve up blistering riffs, feral vocals, and the kind of raw musical chemistry that leaves you breathless. Their name might raise eyebrows. Their music raises hell.

| Saturday, July 11 @ 5:45 |

05/28/2026

The Outdoor Research Freestyle Showdown presented by Zink Bikes is officially locked in for Saturday, July 11. It’s gonna be big. It’s gonna be fast. And it's the only bronze-level FMB World Tour stop in the USA. 😏

This year, we're completely rebuilding the waterfront jump line, with 5 scored features, 4 wood lips and a bigger roll-in for more speed. Think along the lines of Whistler’s iconic Riverside jumps or Stevie Smith Bike Park.

Cam McCaul and Casey Northern are bringing big mic energy, and pro men and women will receive equal cash payouts at $750 / $500 / $250.

Important note: Participants must be 13+ and no BMX bikes are allowed in the pro category. And a special thanks to our friends Sensus Rad Trails + Instinct Builders for helping bring this rebuild to life.

Competitors: registration is open and includes a discount code for your festival pass, so click here to grab your spot: https://nwtuneup.redpodium.com/nwtu-freestyle-showdown-fmb-bronze

Spectators: there’s no reason to miss this. It’s free to the public and is a wild fun time to watch.

05/27/2026

You don't have to ride bikes to love the Tune-Up. Our music-only tickets are made for the fans (and money savers) that love art, leisure and community.⁠
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🎶 Music only tickets get you access to the festival beer garden (21+), all ages chill zone, live art installations and of course, all the Main Stage action⁠
🎶 Gates open at 4pm on Friday and Saturday⁠
🎶 Come early to browse or shop the exhibitor village, enjoy afternoon local music at the Rainier Tune Town stage & spectate the bike comps — all free to the public!⁠
🎶 BONUS: Upgrade your ticket to VIP to hang in our premiere viewing lounge with free refreshments, shaded seating, private restrooms & power stations to charge your phone.

Snag your tickets to see Hippie Sabotage, Souls of Mischief, Dirtwire, Here Come The Mummies & more!
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05/25/2026

Winner of the Doc Swinson’s Opening Act Contest, Henry Mansfield is rocking Seattle’s music scene with anthems that are ushering in a new wave of q***r indie rock. With a kaleidoscope of piano, horns and strings layered between lyrics that contemplate the realities of modern connection, Henry and his band bring straight-up joy and energy to their live shows.

If you’re down with bands like Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips or Arcade Fire, Henry Mansfield is the one to kick off the weekend.

| Friday, July 10 @ 5:00 |

05/24/2026

Northwest Tune-Up 2026 is bringing even more ways to ride, watch & explore the beauty of a Bellingham summer weekend. 🚲🎶⚡️

This year’s festival is expanding across the board with new events, better racing formats & better access!

What’s new for 2026:

• Expanded shuttle service to Galbraith + Chuckanut

• Expanded freestyle programming + bigger spectator events including the Outdoor Research FMB Bronze-Level Freestyle Showdown presented by Zink Bikes and Redbull Best Whip contest (announcements coming soon!)

• More vendors than we've ever had (90+ and counting!)

• 1 day race format for the Trailforks Galbraith Mountain Enduro Presented by Maxxis - more time for racers to explore the festival

• New Ground Team program, gets you involved behind the scenes!

• And of course, 2 stages with incredible music on Friday & Saturday

Whether you’re racing, riding, dancing at the waterfront, shopping in the vendor village or just soaking in the summer energy, Northwest Tune-Up is shaping up to be the biggest year yet.

📍 Bellingham, WA
📅 July 10–12, 2026

05/23/2026

Did you know we have a ticket purchase payment plan this year? 🤩

Whether you're buying for yourself or snagging passes for the whole crew, take the stress out of your wallet and split your purchase into 2 smaller payments.

Payment plan tickets must be purchased by June 1st. (Second payment due July 1st.)

Available on any ticket. Lock in the weekend without blowing up your monthly budget. Grab yours here: https://tinyurl.com/2cxsf6eu

05/21/2026

We've got camping... but only a few spots left. 👀

Ride all day, dance all night... and stay only a few hundred feet away from it all in our Kimbo Vanlife Zone. If you have a camper, van, or self-contained trailer, it's the cheapest (and by far the closest) lodging option to crash for the weekend.

Don't miss a minute of fun, and book your spot before they're all gone!

For more info, and to reserve your spot, click here: https://nwtuneup.com/vanlife

05/20/2026

NW Tune-Up was built for all generations of riders—from those first laps on a strider to full days in the saddle, you’ll find families everywhere: crushing it on course, screaming on the sidelines, getting inspired by their favorite pro riders, and exploring the vendor village on bikes. And, with an all-ages zone at the main stage, the music is just as accessible—whether or not you come for the riding.⁠
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Because we know how fun the festival is for the whole family, kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult.

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1100 Granary Avenue
Bellingham, WA
98225

Website

http://www.nwtuneup.com/

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